sahib

• Sustantivo usado en la India colonial como tratamiento respetuoso hacia europeos blancos de alto estatus o autoridad, normalmente colocado después del nombre.

A noun formerly used as a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India, typically placed after the name.

1. Title of respectC1formalbritish

   A historical term used in colonial India as a respectful title for a European gentleman, often placed after the name.

   Título de respeto

   • The memsahib and sahib were invited to the governor's ball.
   • Good morning, sahib, the servant said with a bow.
   • Colonel sahib inspected the troops this morning.

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